State Bar President and a trial lawyer for over 40 years handling injuries & death cases exclusivelyHundreds of millions of dollars have been recovered for our clients that have been injured.
President of the State Bar of California 2005-2006 (over 200,000 lawyers), named a Superlawyer for over a decade with the highest of peer and client ratings. Focus on personal injury and wrongful death cases throughout career; founder and member of many organizations that train other lawyers and assist other lawyers and judges in the law. Hundreds of millions of dollars recovered for clients.
The Reader's Digest did a story on this man and his family in 1996 relative to his recovery from alcoholism, his struggles (including his family and discipline with the Sate Bar that he later lead as its President), and his rise from the ashes.
He became a lawyer to help and serve others. It is a deep personal commitment to each and every client. He is also deeply committed to serving his community and fellow human beings in a variety of ways in the law and personally.
He has been married to his wife for over 37 years, and they have 3 adult children.
The work comp division is headed by Richard Irwin, a certified specialist in work comp for over 20 years.
Practice areas
Highest possible rated firm by judges and lawyers (AV). Hundreds of millions of dollars recovered for clients in personal injury, wrongful death and work comp cases and trials throughout California in state and federal courts. Highly acclaimed.
47 years
Have represented many families and survivors in these tragic cases throughout California, in state and federal courts. Have staff of over 20, including investigator, paralegals and attorneys to put together a team dedicated to the success of the case.
47 years
Highest possible rated firm by judges and lawyers (AV). Have prosecuted these cases throughout California in state and federal courts. Staff of over 20, including investigator, paralegals and attorneys. Hundreds of millions of dollars recovered for clients of the firm.
47 years
Have very successfully taken on many of these tragic cases over the years. Have staff of over 20 to create a team to prosecute cases to the fullest. Highest possible rated firm by judges and lawyers (AV),
46 years, 1,500 cases
Languages spoken
Spanish, French
Heiting & Irwin
6216 Brockton Ave
Suite 111
Riverside, CA, 92506
Heiting & Irwin, Workers' Comp Division
6346 Brockton Ave.
Riverside, CA, 92506
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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CA | Active | 1976 | 02/07/2022 |
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This sanction means the attorney had a suspension placed on hold (and ultimately removed) by complying with certain requirements.
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Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2016 |
James H. Krieger Meritorious Service Award | Riverside County Bar Association | 2009 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Managing Partner | Heiting & Irwin, a PLC | 1978 - Present |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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State Bar of California | President | 2005 - 2006 |
State Bar of California | Board of Governors | 2002 - 2006 |
Riverside County Bar Association | President | 1996 - 1997 |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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Physicians Reimbursement Risk Management | Good Communication Can Reduce Lawsuits | 2009 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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Western State University College of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | N/A |
Western State University | Undergraduate | N/A |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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Multiple conferences and events: local, state and national | Medical Malpractice, Injury Claims and Litigation, Trial Practice, Chemical Dependency | 2009 |
Case name | Outcome |
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Fresno intersection accident | We were victorious on liability and settled the case soon after the jury came back with the liability verdict. |
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Willie Graves, Personal injury Attorney on Apr 26, 2019
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Mr. Heiting delivers well-considered, incisive analysis in this forum. He has my enthusiastic endorsement.
Michael LeMond, Unknown Attorney on Jun 2, 2015
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I endorse this lawyer.
Willie Graves, Personal injury Attorney on Apr 26, 2019
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Mr. Heiting delivers well-considered, incisive analysis in this forum. He has my enthusiastic endorsement.
Michael LeMond, Unknown Attorney on Jun 2, 2015
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I endorse this lawyer.
Sean Cleary, Birth injury Attorney on Jul 8, 2014
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I endorse this lawyer. An extremely talented and well respected attorney in the legal community.
John O'Brien, Birth injury Attorney on Jun 4, 2014
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An extremely talented and well respected attorney in the legal community, I wholeheartedly recommend him to anyone looking for a lawyer who knows the law and truly cares about protecting the rights of his clients and getting them the most favorable result possible.
Gary Kester, Wrongful death Attorney on Oct 23, 2012
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I endorse this lawyer.
Christian Lassen, Personal injury Attorney on Oct 24, 2011
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I endorse this lawyer.
Jeffrey Boyd, Personal injury Attorney on Jul 9, 2009
Relationship: Co-worker
I was well aware of Jim Heiting even before I began working with him. In addition to an excellent reputation in the legal community, he has a tremendous commitment to his clients and the community he lives and practices in. He is well respected for his actions inside and outside the courtroom.
Jean-Simon Serrano, Personal injury Attorney on Jul 9, 2009
Relationship: Co-worker
I have had the pleasure of working alongside Jim Heiting for almost three years now. I am constantly impressed with his professionalism, his zealous representation of clients, and the level of civility he brings to his practice of law. There is no finer personal injury attorney in all of the Inland Empire.
Donald Cripe, Personal injury Attorney on Jul 3, 2009
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I have known Jim Heiting for about 20 years. He is one of the finest men and lawyers I know. I refer ALL of my personal injury inquiries to him because I trust him to do the best possible job for his clients. I would trust my family in his hands. He is very well respected and liked in our community. I heartily endorse Jim.
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